New York RB II vs Crown Legacy: Head-to-head Stats and Match Preview

New York RB II host Crown Legacy at MSU Soccer Park on 24 July 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 UTC, with the Montclair side looking to make home advantage count against one of the Eastern Conference’s benchmark teams. This fixture brings together two of the stronger outfits in the 2026 season, adding extra weight to the usual New York RB II vs Crown Legacy stats narrative.

In the current MLS Next Pro campaign, New York RB II sit on 32 points from 18 matches in the Eastern Conference, with 10 wins and 8 defeats, and an impressive +12 goal difference built largely on strong home form (6 wins from 9, 28 goals scored). Crown Legacy arrive as one of the league’s pace-setters, top of the Central Division and second in the Eastern Conference with 37 points from 18 games, powered by 13 wins and a +17 goal difference. With both clubs firmly in the promotion playoff picture, the stakes are high for positioning and momentum.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and goal-rich matchup whenever New York RB II and Crown Legacy meet in MLS Next Pro.

• Previous meetings: 5
• New York RB II wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• Crown Legacy wins: 2

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy Timeline & Historical Context

The New York RB II vs Crown Legacy timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their first recorded clash on 9 April 2023. In that Regular Season - 4 fixture at MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field, New York RB II struck first and led 1-0 at half-time, but Crown Legacy turned the game around to win 3-1. That early meeting set the tone for a rivalry defined by comebacks and high-scoring contests.

The sides then met twice more in the 2023 Regular Season at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews. On 18 June 2023 in Regular Season - 18, Crown Legacy and New York RB II drew 1-1 after 90 minutes (0-0 at half-time, 1-1 full-time), with Crown Legacy eventually prevailing 6-5 on penalties after extra time. On 10 September 2023 in Regular Season - 35, the script was similar: a 1-1 draw after normal and extra time (0-0 at half-time, 1-1 full-time), before Crown Legacy again edged the shootout 4-2. For head-to-head purposes, both of those games count as draws, but they underline how fine the margins have been when the fixture has gone the distance.

In 2024 and 2025, the balance shifted. On 25 August 2024 in Regular Season - 32, Crown Legacy travelled to MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field and produced a 4-1 away win after trailing 1-0 at half-time. Then, on 4 June 2025 in Regular Season - 16 at Sportsplex at Matthews, New York RB II responded with their first outright win in this matchup, overturning a 2-2 half-time scoreline to claim a 5-2 away victory. Across the available New York RB II vs Crown Legacy timeline, history points to a rivalry that has quickly developed into one of MLS Next Pro’s most entertaining, with momentum swinging between the sides and no shortage of goals.

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall New York RB II vs Crown Legacy stats underline how evenly contested this pairing has been, with only a slight edge in results for Crown Legacy and a narrow goal advantage for New York RB II.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: New York RB II 9 - 11 Crown Legacy
• Average Goals per Match: New York RB II 1.80 vs Crown Legacy 2.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At MSU Soccer Park / MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field: 2 matches played here — New York RB II won 0 (as home side), Crown Legacy won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Sportsplex at Matthews / Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews: 3 matches played here — Crown Legacy won 0 (as home side in regulation), New York RB II won 1 (as away side), 2 draws (both decided by Crown Legacy on penalties)

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the New York RB II vs Crown Legacy last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 4 June 2025: Crown Legacy 2-5 New York RB II (Half-time: 2-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 16
• 25 August 2024: New York RB II 1-4 Crown Legacy (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 32
• 10 September 2023: Crown Legacy 1-1 New York RB II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 35 (Crown Legacy won 4-2 on penalties)
• 18 June 2023: Crown Legacy 1-1 New York RB II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18 (Crown Legacy won 6-5 on penalties)
• 9 April 2023: New York RB II 1-3 Crown Legacy (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 4

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 New York RB II Matches Results and Stats

For New York RB II, the 2026 season to date reflects a high-risk, high-reward profile. Across 18 league fixtures, they have 10 wins and 8 losses with no draws, underscoring a side that either takes full points or leaves empty-handed. At home they are particularly potent, averaging 3.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, with 6 wins from 9 and 3 clean sheets. Away from Montclair, their output drops to 1.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game, but overall they still average 2.2 goals for and 1.7 against, signalling an attack-minded approach that often opens up games.

• Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 10, Draw 0, Lose 8

Last 5 Crown Legacy Matches Results and Stats

Crown Legacy’s season to date form is that of a leading contender. Through 18 MLS Next Pro matches, they have 13 wins and only 5 defeats, with no draws. Their attack has been prolific, producing 48 goals (2.7 per match), split evenly between home and away with 24 goals in each context. On the road, they average 3.0 goals scored but concede 2.3, suggesting open, end-to-end contests when they travel. Defensively they are more solid at home (1.1 goals conceded per game and 5 clean sheets), yet even away their record of 5 wins from 8 underlines their capacity to impose themselves across venues.

• Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 13, Draw 0, Lose 5

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season numbers point to a finely balanced but attack-heavy contest. Crown Legacy hold a slight edge in head-to-head results with 2 wins to New York RB II’s 1, plus two draws that they converted into penalty shootout victories. They have also outscored New York RB II 11-9 across five meetings and have twice won convincingly in Montclair. However, New York RB II’s emphatic 5-2 away success on 4 June 2025 and their strong 2026 home scoring rate suggest they are more than capable of matching Crown Legacy’s firepower, especially at MSU Soccer Park. With both teams averaging well over two goals scored per game this season and past encounters consistently producing goals, the trends lean towards another open, high-scoring matchup where fine margins and execution in both boxes are likely to decide the outcome.

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy H2H Statistics updated on 19 July 2026.